Resources
The Corneal Dystrophy Foundation provides various resources for individuals and families with a corneal dystrophy.
Videos
Watch symposiums, stories and journeys to improved vision.
FAQs
Commons answers to frequently asked questions.
Glossary of Terms
Helpful defintions to common Corneal Dystrophy terms.
Patient Stories
Read inspiring stories from volunteers, doctors, and patients.
Research Articles
Read the latest corneal dystophy articles and research.
Blogs
News and information from the Corneal Dystrophy Foundation.
Read our Blogs, Patient Stories, and Research Articles
I was diagnosed with Fuchs dystrophy after cataract surgery from a highly regarded surgeon at Wilmer eye in Maryland. After taking the patch off from the surgery and I could not see it was just a matter fact - oh you have Fuchs ...
Many patients with Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy (FECD), including members of Fuchs Friends, seek refractive surgery such as LASIK 1 but wonder about its safety in the setting of their disease. This question has been studied, ...
Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy (FECD) is a disease primarily affecting the posterior (innermost) surface of the cornea, including the single layer of corneal endothelial cells and the membrane upon which they are arrayed, known ...
Meet Wade:(details are not given to protect his privacy)Monday, Wade’s grandmother emailed the Corneal Dystrophy Foundation. Wade was 5 days old, born in the Midwest. Wade was diagnosed with CHEDS a major eye problem that could ...
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Bellizzi, 4/13/1931 - 4/8/2024, Executive Director and Founder of The Corneal Dystrophy Foundation. Our mind says that he is no longer in pain but our hearts and family ...
Reposted from Care More Be Better: A Social Impact, Sustainability + Regeneration Podcast
- Corrina BellizziFormer guest, and founder of the Corneal Dystrophy Foundation, Robert Bellizzi, passed away this week at the *almost* ...
Kowa Company Ltd. a sponsor of the Corneal Dystrophy Foundation is conducting two clinical studies for eye drops. Eligible and interested participants who want to volunteer as a subject for the KOWA K-321 clinical trials can contact ...
An article1 recently appearing in the journal Cornea, entitled “Descemet Stripping Only for Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy: Will It Become the Gold Standard?” poses an important question regarding the contemporary and emerging ...
I was born with amblyopia left eye and astigmatism, and decades later developed cataracts and floaters. Despite Ophthalmic exams, I went undiagnosed with my vision declining to legally blind in left eye and severe symptoms effecting ...
I am 31 years old and was diagnosed with Fuchs' Dystrophy about 4 years ago. It was a shocking diagnosis to both my doctor and me. I was told at 27 years old that I will lose my quality of life because my vision will go, and that I ...
I was diagnosed with Fuchs Corneal Dystrophy (FCD) in 2008 at the age of 56. I learned that it was a gradually progressive disease which, eventually, would likely lead to significant visual deterioration and need to be addressed with ...
The Corneal Dystrophy Foundation members helped me in my darkest days. I am a partial corneal transplant recipient. The surgeon had reassured me that fewer than one percent of transplants fail. Well. My first transplant fell into that ...